Jump to content
JohnMcL

Port of Entry Process

By JohnMcL in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

 Share

10 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,886

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
 Timeline
Posted

Yes.  It will not be an issue.  You can together in either line.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
hunny&me Enthusiast

hunny&me   274

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted
8 minutes ago, JohnMcL said:

My son (15 months old) and myself are US citizens and my wife will be approved for her cr1 visa soon.  When we arrive to the US together.  Will we be able to go to the non-us citizen lines with her and accompany her with the secondary screening?  Do we need to go to the US line and wait?  

Yes, you can (at least based on my experiences).  I am even a Global Entry member, US citizen,  (yes, less than 5 mins on immigration), but have to give that up and line with my family holding non-US passport and able to enter US ok.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Bri and Thor Rookie

Bri and Thor   3

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Colombia
 Timeline
Posted

To echo the others, yes. Earlier this month I accompanied my wife and stepkids through this process at the Atlanta POE. I greeted one of several people that were guiding those arriving into the proper line, explained the situation, and they told my family "welcome to the US" and waved us on through to an agent. Everyone was professional yet cordial...y'all should be good to go.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
JohnMcL Rookie

JohnMcL   0

Posted
Timeline
  • Author
Posted
17 minutes ago, Bri and Thor said:

To echo the others, yes. Earlier this month I accompanied my wife and stepkids through this process at the Atlanta POE. I greeted one of several people that were guiding those arriving into the proper line, explained the situation, and they told my family "welcome to the US" and waved us on through to an agent. Everyone was professional yet cordial...y'all should be good to go.

Thanks, when your wife went to secondary screening where you able to be present, wait in the waiting area or wait in the baggage claim?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Bri and Thor Rookie

Bri and Thor   3

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Colombia
 Timeline
Posted
17 minutes ago, JohnMcL said:

Thanks, when your wife went to secondary screening where you able to be present, wait in the waiting area or wait in the baggage claim?

 

After the first counter, they waved us over to what I am guessing was secondary screening (basically another cubicle) where, after a brief wait in a seating area, they called us all up, gave her a sheet with some info about the next steps, asked a few questions to confirm address, etc and it was off to baggage claim from there. I was with them the whole time. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
PGA Enthusiast

PGA   240

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Peru
 Timeline
Posted (edited)
5 hours ago, JohnMcL said:

My son (15 months old) and myself are US citizens and my wife will be approved for her cr1 visa soon.  When we arrive to the US together.  Will we be able to go to the non-us citizen lines with her and accompany her with the secondary screening?  Do we need to go to the US line and wait?  

Is this Peru? If so, I'd really like to know how "soon" the interview/approval is going to be. We haven't heard a thing for about 8 months now since we were DQ'd at NVC in February 2021. If you have any secret please let me know...

Edited by PGA
Link to comment
Share on other sites
JohnMcL Rookie

JohnMcL   0

Posted
Timeline
  • Author
Posted
11 hours ago, PGA said:

Is this Peru? If so, I'd really like to know how "soon" the interview/approval is going to be. We haven't heard a thing for about 8 months now since we were DQ'd at NVC in February 2021. If you have any secret please let me know...

Yes, Peru.  They are reviewing our case now at NVC, any day we should get approved for an interview.  I have been emailing every two weeks for updates, which of course takes about a month for a response.

Just now, JohnMcL said:

Yes, Peru.  They are reviewing our case now at NVC, any day we should get approved for an interview.  I have been emailing every two weeks for updates, which of course takes about a month for a response.

Are you just waiting for an interview?  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Loren Y Proficient

Loren Y   2,755

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Thailand
 Timeline
Posted

I've come thru multiple POE's as recently as September this year, and never had an issue with my wife coming thru the same line as me ( US passport holder). I know it's kinda confusing because you really don't know when you get to those signs, but after the first time we went separate CBP told us it's no issue to accompany your spouse thru the line with you, I think they prefer that because any questions everyone is right there.

Here on a K1? Need married and a Certificate in hand within a few hours? I'm here to help. Come to Vegas and I'll marry you Vegas style!!   Visa Journey members are always FREE for my services. I know the costs involved in this whole game of immigration, and if I can save you some money I will!

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...